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Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth fighter is back in the spotlight amid ongoing problems with the jet's programme. German tech coverage is highlighting persistent difficulties with the aircraft, which remains the centrepiece of Western air defence plans and a major export item. The F-35 has drawn repeated criticism over costs, delays and technical faults even as orders from European countries continue to grow.
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Outgoing Indian Air Force chief AP Singh flew the Tejas fighter jet ahead of his retirement, while also revealing that the US has made no official offer to sell F-35 jets to India. He quipped that Washington does not even let India near the F-35s, and said no decision has been taken on acquiring Russia's Su-57 either, drawing wide attention to India's fighter procurement plans.
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The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is drawing heavy attention following reports that the Pentagon plans roughly ten years of orders, with the US agreeing to buy at least 850 more jets. Separately, sensitive F-35 parts were mistakenly shipped to China after UPS missed a warning email, while Canada continues reviewing whether to proceed with the F-35 or Sweden's Gripen, and Portugal weighs its own fighter contest.
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The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have signed a framework agreement for the production of 850 F-35 Lightning II jets over ten years, securing the future of the stealth fighter programme. The news is drawing attention alongside a separate report that F-35 parts were mistakenly shipped from Australia to Hong Kong, placing sensitive US stealth technology near China and raising security concerns.